It’s been a while since I seriously shot a college football game, and Penn State presented a few challenges. One challenge was the crowded sidelines, although fortunately the field officials were aggressive about keeping the privileged spectators behind the photographers and standing up for those of us who were working the game.

Another challenge was… it’s been a while since I seriously shot a college football game.

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i always find it difficult when you are required to shoot a specific team, and that team is losing badly. in the sense that the best shots are being provided by the other team, and you know that your editor will not use the photos of the other team.

its so cool that you go to games and take pictures at the best vantage point in the whole stadium, on the sideline! thats a sweet job…also roll tide, a little jealous you got to see my team win, but you got some great pictures!

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